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ZIP 35208

Pop. 13,412·Jefferson County·98th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,138/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$813
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ZIP 35208 · $1,138
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$13,656/yr
At $1,138/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.3% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35208 (Birmingham, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,412
Median income
$38,561
Median age
43.4
Renters
35.8%
Age distribution
19%
21.9%
22.2%
13.7%
23.2%
Under 1819%
18–3421.9%
35–5422.2%
55–6413.7%
65+23.2%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
92.8%
White4.5%
Black92.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Education (25+)
13.4%
33.4%
33.1%
20.1%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma33.4%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+20.1%
Housing tenure
64.2%
35.8%
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35208 in Birmingham, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,277 → $38,561
up 19.5%
Population
14,112 → 13,412
down 5.0%
Renter share
40.2% → 35.8%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
14.4% → 20.1%
+5.7 pts
Median age
40.7 → 43.4
+2.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $32,277 to $38,561 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 14,112 to 13,412 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. About 35.8% of households rent today, against 40.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14.4% to 20.1%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 35208 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,138/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($38,561/yr), ZIP 35208 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35208?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35208 (Birmingham, AL) is $1,138. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35208's median rent of $1,138/mo is $813 (42%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 35208 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35208 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #98 out of 114 ZIPs at $1,138/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,138/mo in ZIP 35208. The local median household income is $38,561/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35208?

Rent in ZIP 35208 has increased 13.3% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35208 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,138/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($38,561/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35208 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of ZIP 35208 households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35208 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 35208 is more affordable than Birmingham overall. At $1,138/mo, it's $213 below the Birmingham citywide median of $1,351/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35208 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,138/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 35208's median household income ($38,561/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35208 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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